I think to conserve my energy (or lack thereof), I need to condense everything important that has happened from the past two months and just post in order of occurrence. Here is my list. I've been so bad at blogging lately- please forgive me!
1. We had the most amazing time with our friends Mike and Erin Allen who came out for a visit at the beginning of May (yes it's been that long ago!) We traveled all over Southern Bavaria, Kassel, and visited Saint Goar on a river cruise down the Rhine. Ellie had the best time getting to know their adorable son Jonah (they are about the same age), who helped triple Ellie's vocabulary in a week. He was sadly missed as were they all when it was time for them to go. We had a ton of fun!
Andrew doesn't want you to look at his belly here. :)
2. After our vacation I thought that I had mono or really bad allergies, but it turned out that I was pregnant!! I'm due January 8th and we are really excited for Ellie to have another brother or sister! Still, I can't believe it.. I hope this gives me a bloggers alibi. I have zero energy and don't remember being this wiped out or sick with Ellie. My doctor here is great, he speaks English very well, is very thorough and he does 3D ultrasounds at every visit. I'm loving that. They have a movie option but I'm still not too stoked about it. 3d is a little weird, but can you imagine a movie of yourself as a baby in the womb?? Not sure if that's the type of memory I want to create for my child. We are super excited and I am getting fat- ha. Sorry if ultrasound pictures gross you out, but I love this. See the sweet little cheeks at only 12 weeks- you have to admit that is pretty cute. Everyone is healthy and doing great.
3.We went back to California for 3 weeks and just got back. It was so nice to visit with family, eat "real" food, shop at all our favorite places, and speak English with everyone. I miss it so bad, but I don't miss the 14 hour plane ride. Ellie is still getting over the jet lag, she is almost back to normal- wish I could say the same! We miss our families so much--Thanks for such a wonderful time guys we loved it and we love you!!
Watching TV w/ Grandpa Bill
Andrew's BD dinner with the family
Ellie taking Ruby out for a walk
4. Other than that I have nothing to report unless you want to hear how I've been so sick and tired that I have a hard time even showering in the day. Ellie has been watching Backyardagains non-stop, she calls them the do-do-dos, at least she has that! I feel so bad for her! I'm just waiting for this stage to end so we can get out of the house again without expending my energy for the week. I'll get there. Andrew is doing well and back to work, his boards went great!
Terrible twos- yeah right! This pic cracks me up! Terrible 1 and 3/4! Love her.
15 comments:
Congratulations! i'm so excited for you. I hope the sickness passes soon, there's nothing worse! We miss you guys.
Congratulations! I'm due with our second in November. I agree, I was way more tired this time than I was with my first. Good luck having a baby in a foreign country:) I couldn't do it!
That's so exciting!!!
Congrats, Shawna, Andrew & Ellie!
Congrats Shawna. It's fun to have a new baby in the house again, but hard work. I hope you start to feel better soon. And at least you know it's something that will only last 9 months.
OH WOW! I was shocked with the news. Congrats!!! We are excited for you guys and for ellie to get a brother or sister. Hope you feel better soon.
It sounds like you all have been having fun exploring Germany. Congrates on #2 being on the way! :) My 2nd pregnancy was a lot worse than the 1st as well - I hope it gets better soon. Keep us updated on what you're having.
I love the pics! The one with Papa & Ruby is priceless. We had such fun with you all home - it was hard to let you leave again. Now it's OUR turn to come see you. Hope everything starts to improve: sleep, time re-adjustments and the early pregnancy yuckies.
LOVE & MISS YOU ALL (except the do-do-dos).
Mike and I (LaNae :)) pass our "congratulations" along as well. You are all looking great and it's amazing how much Ellie has grown.
Congrats Shawna, Andrew and Ellie! :) Hate those yuckies - sorry those are part of the gig for most of us - I usually wish I could hibernate through the first four months! Good luck, feel better soon! Cute pix, Ellie reminds me of mini-Shawna ;) pictures. :)
So exciting!! I'm sure Ellie will love being a big sister. Congrats!
I'm so glad you are back to blogging. I've been in a slump myself so no judgment here! You should start feeling better soon. Maybe you're having a boy since you are so sick.
I made me feel good to hear that you are too tired to take a shower. I was the same way!
Ellie is getting so grown up! I remember when she was an infant and Catrina and I forced you out of the house... then you had to nurse in public at the park!!!!
By the way... I'm due November 20.
Congratulations!! How exciting!!
I've been thinking about you non-stop... it was great to get the update. I'm going to email you because there's too much to talk about here. I loved, LOVED all the pictures. Talk to you soon love!
That's from Erin, not Mike by the way. Didn't realize I was logged in to his account. That would be kind of a weird message if it were from Mike.... haha!
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